Nexttel - Cameroon
Nexttel (Cameroon) uses 2 GSM bands and 1 UMTS band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Nexttel (Cameroon). See the tables below for details.
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Nexttel Cameroon is a mobile network operator in Cameroon, operating under the brand name Nexttel. It is a subsidiary of Viettel Cameroon S.A., which is part of the Viettel Group, a Vietnamese telecommunications company. Nexttel is known for being the first to introduce 3G mobile internet services in Cameroon.
Key Features and Services
- Network Coverage: Nexttel covers over 75% of the national territory, with a significant presence in rural areas.
- Mobile Money: Nexttel is set to launch its own mobile money service called Nexttel Possa, which aims to compete with MTN MoMo and Orange Money. The service has been in development since March 2018 and is expected to target all segments of the population.
- Subscriber Base: As of 2024, Nexttel has approximately 1.5 million subscribers.
- Network Technology: Nexttel is the only mobile network operator in Cameroon that provides 3G mobile internet services.
Market Position
- Market Share: Nexttel is a smaller player compared to MTN Cameroon and Orange Cameroon, which dominate the market. However, it has managed to carve out a niche by focusing on providing affordable services and extending its network to underserved areas.
- Challenges: The company has faced challenges, including a managerial crisis and the withdrawal of its Vietnamese investor, Viettel, in 2023. This has led to uncertainty about its future operations.
Availability and Pricing
- Prepaid Sim Cards: Nexttel offers prepaid sim cards, which are cheaper compared to MTN and Orange but have a smaller 3G/4G network. The most common deal is 1.05 GB per day for 30 days, costing 9,000 XAF (approximately $15 USD).
- Purchase Locations: Nexttel sim cards can be purchased at airports, such as Douala International Airport and Yaounde International Airport, as well as at shopping malls like Douala Grand Mall.
Overall, Nexttel Cameroon plays a significant role in the country's telecommunications sector, focusing on providing affordable services and extending its network to rural areas.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Nexttel Cameroon uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. The deployment of this frequency band by Nexttel Cameroon is not specified in the provided information. |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Nexttel Cameroon uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band operates within the 1.8 GHz frequency range, with specific frequencies for uplink and downlink communications:
GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) was introduced in 1991 as an extension of the GSM standard and is primarily used in Europe. It offers reduced signal interference and greater channel availability compared to the more crowded 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands used by GSM. The services provided by GSM 1800 include voice communication, text messaging (SMS), and basic data communications, utilizing modulation schemes like Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS). |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Nexttel Cameroon uses the frequency band UMTS B1 (2100 MHz). The deployment of this band is not specified in the provided information. |
